Assistant Professor

Offer Description

We are seeking a candidate for the position of assistant professor (research and teaching) specializing in optics at the Institute of Geophysics, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw. Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw.

We offer candidates:

• The opportunity to carry out interdisciplinary research combining the fields of photonics, materials engineering, biotechnology and physics;
• The chance to help develop groundbreaking solutions in the field of photonics;
• Collaboration with leading research teams in Poland and abroad, and access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure;
• The opportunity to build a strong, international portfolio of publications and patents;
• Stable employment under a contract of employment.

More information: link

At the same time, the role will involve participation in the following tasks:

• Conducting research in the field of fiber-optic optics and photonics;
• Delivering lectures;
• Designing and constructing experimental set-ups and carrying out experiments;
• Disseminating research findings through publications;
• Preparing technical reports on the work carried out;
• Collaborating with international partners.

More: General scope of duties of an academic teacher

Where to apply

E-mail: sekretariat.IGF@fuw.edu.pl

Requirements

Research Field: Physics » Optics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Physics » Electromagnetism
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates for the post of Assistant Professor within the research and teaching staff must meet the requirements set out in the University of Warsaw Statutes:

• Fulfilment of the requirements set out in Article 113 of the Law on Higher Education and Science (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, consolidated text)
• Hold a PhD in physics or a related field;
• Have a proven track record of significant research achievements in the field of physics, including publications in reputable international scientific journals listed in the JCR database;
• Knowledge of advanced research techniques in the field of fiber optics and photonics;
• Experience of working in an optical and photonic laboratory;
• Experience in the automation of measurement processes;
• Experience of teaching courses in optics;
• Knowledge of techniques for modeling optical phenomena;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English at a minimum B2 level.

Specific Requirements

We expected:

• Knowledge of topics in optics, photonics and related scientific fields;
• Knowledge of software for conducting physics experiments, e.g. LabView, Matlab, Python;
• Ability to work in programming environments such as: Comsol, Ansys Lumerical, Ansys Optical Studio, Matlab, Python;
• Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, others);
• Ability to work with measuring equipment;
• Ability to work with data acquisition systems;
• Ability to solve technical problems;
• Creativity and good communication skills.

Should the successful candidate be appointed, we expect the University of Warsaw to be their primary place of work.

Languages: English
Level: Good

Research Field: Physics » Optics, Physics » Computational physics, Physics » Electromagnetism
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10

Research Field: Physics » Optics, Physics » Computational physics, Physics » Electromagnetism
Years of Research Experience: More than 10

Additional Information

Benefits

Full-time temporary employment at the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw, Poland.

Eligibility criteria

Criteria for the assessment of candidates in a competition

1. Scientific achievements (40 pkt.)

• The number and quality of research publications (including those in JCR-listed journals), assessed in the context of the candidate’s length of research career;
• Participation in research projects (national and international);
• Presentations at academic conferences.
• Internships at research centers and technology companies;
• Awards, scholarships, and other honors received for academic work and other educational achievements;

2. Research experience and competencies (40 pkt.)

• Relevance of experience to the research topic;
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques relevant to the work of a research and teaching assistant.

3. Soft and organizational skills (20 pkt.)

• Communication skills and ability to work in a team;
• Independence in planning and conducting research;
• Ability to present results (both orally and in writing).

Total to obtain: 100 points from each committee member.

The successful candidate will be the one who meets the eligibility criteria for the competition and achieves the highest number of marks, provided this is not less than 60 % of the total number of marks available.

Selection process

The candidate should provide the following documents:

• Candidate’s questionnaire link
• CV containing a detailed description of qualifications and experience, confirming that the candidate meets the requirements and is capable of performing the duties specified in this vacancy notice;
• Copies of documents confirming education and qualifications.
• A list of publications and conference presentations, with a description of the candidate’s own contribution;
• A list of projects in which the candidate has participated, with a description of the candidate’s own contribution.
• Letter of recommendation from at least two academic teachers sent by the authors directly to sekretariat.IGF@fuw.edu.pl.

Please ensure your application is complete and submitted by the indicated deadline!

Additional comments

The competition consists of the following stages:

• Stage I - formal evaluation of documents,
• Stage II - substantive evaluation on the basis of submitted documents,
• Stage III - interview with selected candidates,
• Stage IV - final evaluation of competence, experience, and scientific achievements,

Stage V - adjudication of the competition and announcement of results.

Candidates will be notified of the competition outcome by 15 December 2026 via email.

Candidates with disabilities or special needs may report their accessibility requirements for the recruitment process.

This announcement is the first step in the employment process, and its positive outcome will serve as the basis for subsequent steps.

The University of Warsaw follows an Open, Transparent, and Merit-Based Recruitment Policy, the content of which can be accessed at: https://rekrutacja-i-rozwoj.bsp.uw.edu.pl/polityka-rekrutacji

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: University of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics
• Country: Poland
• City: Warsaw
• Postal Code: 02-093
• Street: Pasteura 5

Contact

• State/Province: Draft
• City: Warsaw
• Website: http://www.fuw.edu.pl
• Street: Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28
• Postal Code: 00-927
• E-Mail: kasztel@igf.fuw.edu.pl
• Phone: +48 22 55 32 006